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E46 space saver
I am going to get rid of the runflat tyres but I would like the security of a spacesaver in the boot.
My existing tyres are 225/50 R16 and the car has a 2.5 engine.
Does anyone know if a 16 inch E46 space saver will fit? I have searched the forum but can't find an answer to this one.
Thank you.
My existing tyres are 225/50 R16 and the car has a 2.5 engine.
Does anyone know if a 16 inch E46 space saver will fit? I have searched the forum but can't find an answer to this one.
Thank you.
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You're a 2003? Yes the 16 will fit
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ive got one and based in preston if you want it £30?oldgit wrote: ↑Wed Dec 13, 2017 11:55 am I am going to get rid of the runflat tyres but I would like the security of a spacesaver in the boot.
My existing tyres are 225/50 R16 and the car has a 2.5 engine.
Does anyone know if a 16 inch E46 space saver will fit? I have searched the forum but can't find an answer to this one.
Thank you.
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I've checked with my insurers and they have no problem with changing to non-runflat tyres, so I will go ahead.
I would be happy to collect the E46 spare. I am in Longridge, so not far away. When would be convenient for you?
I've checked with my insurers and they have no problem with changing to non-runflat tyres, so I will go ahead.
I would be happy to collect the E46 spare. I am in Longridge, so not far away. When would be convenient for you?
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would 16" space savers fit a 3.0i? I would have thought there would be a problem with the size of the brake discs?
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Fits 3.0i , not 3.0 Si or ///MMagicarcher wrote: ↑Wed Dec 13, 2017 8:44 pm would 16" space savers fit a 3.0i? I would have thought there would be a problem with the size of the brake discs?
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So I'm guessing if I did a brake upgrade to a e46 330i it would no longer fit?
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Im unsure what sized e46 brakes areMagicarcher wrote: ↑Wed Dec 13, 2017 8:47 pmSo I'm guessing if I did a brake upgrade to a e46 330i it would no longer fit?
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That is correct. You need a 17'' spare wheel to clear the 325mm brakes.Magicarcher wrote: ↑Wed Dec 13, 2017 8:47 pmSo I'm guessing if I did a brake upgrade to a e46 330i it would no longer fit?
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I have a spare in my E46 330Ci. This may be 17", I will have to check. Available for sale if required as it won't fit over my front brake upgrade, then again, few wheels do....
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Pretty sure it will still fit on the back axle though. So if you have non staggered wheels (i.e. most if not all <18" OEM wheels?) you could fit the space saver onto the rear and transfer a rear wheel to the front in the event of a puncture at the front. If you have staggered 18s then it may be a problem to get the wider rear wheel to fit at the front due to it's width and offset, but I'm sure someone else will be able to confirm this.ben g wrote: ↑Wed Dec 13, 2017 9:57 pmThat is correct. You need a 17'' spare wheel to clear the 325mm brakes.Magicarcher wrote: ↑Wed Dec 13, 2017 8:47 pmSo I'm guessing if I did a brake upgrade to a e46 330i it would no longer fit?
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Problem is I think may Zed's run 18's... 107, 108, 135, 224. But I agree it would work if anyone was on a square set up of 17's
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BMW Family History (past and present):
1 Series - E87
3 Series - E46 Coupe, E46 M3, E90 (x3)
4 Series - F36, F82 M4
5 Series - E34 (x2), E39
7 Series - E32
X5 - E53, E70
X6 - E71
BMW Family History (past and present):
1 Series - E87
3 Series - E46 Coupe, E46 M3, E90 (x3)
4 Series - F36, F82 M4
5 Series - E34 (x2), E39
7 Series - E32
X5 - E53, E70
X6 - E71
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My E85 Z4 3.0i SMG
BMW Family History (past and present):
1 Series - E87
3 Series - E46 Coupe, E46 M3, E90 (x3)
4 Series - F36, F82 M4
5 Series - E34 (x2), E39
7 Series - E32
X5 - E53, E70
X6 - E71
BMW Family History (past and present):
1 Series - E87
3 Series - E46 Coupe, E46 M3, E90 (x3)
4 Series - F36, F82 M4
5 Series - E34 (x2), E39
7 Series - E32
X5 - E53, E70
X6 - E71
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Good luck OP.
I'm planning to ditch my RFTs soon - earlier this year I got a 17" space-saver from a forum member who had sold his Coupe. He said it came out of a 330 E46 as they have bigger brakes than all the other E46s.
I got a jack and wheel-brace too - and you might want to get something to put the full-size wheel in before you put it in the boot! (There is actually a BMW part that's basically a nicely-folded big plastic bag - my E46 came with one).
I'm planning to ditch my RFTs soon - earlier this year I got a 17" space-saver from a forum member who had sold his Coupe. He said it came out of a 330 E46 as they have bigger brakes than all the other E46s.
I got a jack and wheel-brace too - and you might want to get something to put the full-size wheel in before you put it in the boot! (There is actually a BMW part that's basically a nicely-folded big plastic bag - my E46 came with one).
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Gone - Montego Blue
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Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black